Prep Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain high-quality menu items according to recipes and standards. You will ensure proper safety, sanitation, and timeliness across your station.

Responsibilities include staying ready on time, adhering to portioning and recipe cards, keeping the kitchen clean, and working closely with teammates to stock ahead for peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience handling multiple tasks in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong communication with teammates to maintain smooth service.
• Attention to detail and initiative in daily prep and service.
• Professional appearance and positive, cooperative attitude.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain quality of menu items per recipes and specs.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and food standards are met.
• Be station-ready at scheduled times and in proper uniform.
• Adhere to portioning, scales, and test portions for accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize equipment to 'like new' condition.
• Support teamwork, stock ahead for busy periods.

Skills

Multitask capability

Team communication

Attention to detail

Professional image

Positive attitude

Safe food handling

Team player

Job description

Job Summary: To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays